How to Store Valuable Items

Hello, my name is Jamie and this is my moving and storage blog. Last year, my grandma who lives in Perth passed away and I had to empty her house and move all her stuff to Sydney. Thankfully, I found a great moving company who helped me to transport all of her stuff. She had some pretty valuable items in her home and I didn't have space to keep them in my small apartment so I spent some time finding the best storage unit to put them in. The storage guys gave me some great tips to ensure the items were kept in great condition. Enjoy my blog.

Factors to Consider While Selecting a Storage Company

Posted on:
2 March 2018

Many are the times when people decide to move from one place to another. Through relocating, the need to store the property safely may arise. Due to that, one is expected to be extremely careful when choosing a moving and storage company.

There are some factors that need to be the first priority when an individual is selecting such a company. The following factors should never be ignored:

The company service history

It is actually the first thing that one needs to check. There are some frustrating stories out there from people that chose a storage company blindly. This is why one needs to do some research. Through the internet, an individual can be in a position to conduct a quick search. Although the internet is crucial, one cannot just depend on a Google search for the information. It is essential to look at testimonials and also to consider word-of-mouth reviews from people that have conducted business with the company.

Licensing and Insurance

Seemingly, no one would like to work with a company that is not insured. A company that has insurance gives a client confidence in the safety of their items should there be a problem while moving. Obviously, it is expected that a company that has a license should also have insurance. Although the two are not paired, it is essential for a company to have the two documents. Thus, it is always advisable to confirm if the company of your choice has insurance and is licensed.

Estimate of the Prices

Apart from that, it is always wise to get estimates of all the prices. One may decide to ask for estimates from more than one company. As expected; the companies will send the pricing rates to your email or through the phone. The best thing one can ever do is to ensure that the rates are inclusive of a complete estimate. This will help the client to make an appropriate decision.

Finally, it is always wise for one to learn their consumer rights before working with any company. It is clear that moving is stressful and every person would like to avoid this problem. The only method that can be used to avoid this problem is by choosing an appropriate moving and storage company that observes all the above rules. Evaluating companies is not a difficult task, and people are advised to take their time to do so.